Edward Griswold

Brief Life History of Edward

When Edward Griswold was born on 30 June 1793, in Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, his father, Daniel White Griswold, was 26 and his mother, Esther Case, was 23. He married Laura Hubbard on 12 October 1819, in Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 30 March 1864, in Connecticut, United States, at the age of 70, and was buried in East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Edward Griswold
1793–1864
Laura Hubbard
1799–1879
Marriage: 12 October 1819
Edward Hubbard Griswold
1820–1894
Daniel White Griswold
1822–1905
Laura Griswold
1824–1914
Henry Alvord Griswold
1826–1911
Ralph Griswold
1829–1846
Charles Griswold
1832–1906
Charlotte Jane Griswold
1835–1927
Mary Ann Griswold
1842–1924

Sources (21)

  • Edward Griswold, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Edward Griswold, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Edward Griswold in entry for Laura Hubbard Griswold, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"

World Events (8)

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

1812

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): habitational name from Griswolds Farm in Snitterfield, Warwickshire, which is named with Old English grēosn ‘gravel’ + weald ‘woodland’.

History: Edward Griswold (1607–91) and his family were Puritans who came to the American colonies from Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England, on the Mary and John, arriving on 30 May 1630. They settled first in Dorchester, MA, and in 1639 moved to Windsor, VT. Their relative, Matthew Griswold, came to New England in 1639, settling eventually in Lyme, CT.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Henry Alvord Griswold - Life History

“HENRY ALVORD GRISWOLD, a retired farmer in the town of Manchester, was born Feb. 14, 1826, on the place which is still his home, and has lived a life of industry and usefulness, gaining a prominent p …

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